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I had a plugged ear due to ear wax build up. my dr said to use the dermox ear wax removal system. i was able to unplug the ear that was 3 days ago?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

ENT doc: If you can't unplug it by yourself, you'll have to see an ENT doc to clean the wax out.

Answered 7/26/2015

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